Dr Feyi Adepoju, a professor of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin
has attributed poor nutritional as a major cause of high rate of
blindness in the country.
Adepoju, who spoke with the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin, noted that nutrition was an
important factor for a healthy sight.
According to her,
approximately 285 million people live with low vision, while 39 million
people are blind and 246 million are suffering from severe visual
impairment.
“Sight is so important to all humans and it can be
prevented if well treated. The risk of blindness can be prevented if we
eat the right food.
“Millions of Nigerians are suffering from blindness as a result of poor nutrition.
“Apart
from poor nutrition, other causes of blindness could be Trachoma,
uncorrected aphakia, Diabetic retinopathy and many others,’’ she said.
Adepoju, however, advised Nigerians to examine their eyes once a year at recognised eye centres.
He added that proper medical check ups would help prevent high rate of blindness in the country.
She
urged the government to design awareness programme that would educate
the public on how to take care of their sight to reduce risks of
blindness.
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